Finance - Senior Accountant

City of Nacogdoches, Texas; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Nacogdoches, Texas seeks a Senior Accountant to join the Finance Department. You will perform advanced accounting operations, oversee financial reporting, monitor budgets, and manage capital asset and project accounting to ensure prudent stewardship of public funds.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance, at least two years in government accounting, GAAP and GASB knowledge, Public Funds Investment Act certification within one year, and a valid Texas driver’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field.
• Public Funds Investment Act Certification within 1 year of employment.
• Valid Texas driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger accounts, perform reconciliations and review financial transactions.
• Manage capital asset accounting, depreciation and CIP tracking.
• Monitor budget activity, prepare variance reports and assist with ACFR preparation.
• Coordinate audit activities and liaise with external auditors and regulatory agencies.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

GASB standards

Public finance laws

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field

Job description

Senior Accountant The

Job Opportunity: Senior Accountant The City of Nacogdoches is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our Finance Department. In this role, you will perform advanced accounting operations, oversee financial reporting, monitor budgets and manage capital asset and project accounting to ensure exceptional stewardship of public funds.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger accounts, perform reconciliations and review financial transactions.
• Manage capital asset accounting, depreciation and Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) tracking.
• Monitor budget activity, prepare variance reports and assist with annual ACFR preparation.
• Coordinate audit activities and serve as a liaison with external auditors and regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field.
• At least two (2) years of accounting experience (governmental and grant experience preferred).
• Knowledge of GAAP, GASB standards and public finance laws.
• Public Funds Investment Act Certification required within one (1) year of employment.
• Valid Texas' driver's license.

Shape the financial future of Nacogodoch.......

Salary: $70142.80 - $75202.82 per year